This article explores the risks that Postmodernism and Pluralism can present to the Person-centred Approach, as well as how we define the Counselling approaches we use, whilst also making room for developments and difference.Continue Reading
Here is the writing from Barry Grant, which introduces and explores the idea of Principled and Instrumental nondirectiveness in person-centred and client-centred therapy (Person-Centred Review 5:77-88 – 1990) Principled Nondirectiveness – an expression of an absence of the intention to make anything in particular happen, and of an openness to following the client’s direction (grounded in respect for the client) Instrumental Nondirectiveness – TheContinue Reading
Carl Rogers’ 19 Propositions – ‘A Theory of Personality and Behavior’ (1951) is one of the most essential capturings of a person-centred view of personality dynamics and behaviour, but can also be one of the hardest bits of Rogers theory to get your head around! I’ve explained and simplified them here…Continue Reading
The Actualising Tendency is one of the most important theories in Person-Centred Counselling. Have a look at what both Carl Rogers and myself have to say about it!!Continue Reading
Recently, I have been realising how misused the term “Self-actualization” is, and particularly in relation to the person-centred approach. This article attempts to set the record straight!Continue Reading
In this article and video I discuss why knowing your view on Human Nature is so important as a Therapist. I also include some questions to help you reflect on this topic, in attempt to help you uncover your own beliefs about Human Nature.Continue Reading
A very brief introduction to the main components and beliefs of the person-centred approachContinue Reading
I have recently taken a lot of learning from the Dalai Lama’s teachings and couldn’t help but notice a strong link to Counselling. I think one thing that we would all agree with is the universal desire of more happiness in our lives and the absence of suffering as much as possible. Continue Reading
In this article, I hope to tackle the on-going trend of integration and pluralism across many different approaches to Counselling. I focus particularly on the Person-Centred Approach (PCA) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as this appears to be the most common pairing and, in my opinion, mismatch.Continue Reading